Dear UMASD School Board,
We believe that the school lunches being served currently are killing the health of our young students. If they cannot develop healthy eating habits here, than where can they? Ask yourselves, is processed junk really benefiting our students? The Wu-Tang lunch program keeps full flavored meals, at a decent price, and much healthier than the meals previously served here. The foods already served are extremely high in fat and sodium, two factors that can lead to obesity. If we change to this diet plan than kids can stay healthy and satisfied with their meals.
The budget for meals would remain at an even 3 dollars per entre. The foods are being replaced with fresher ones, with reduced fat. All meats will be grilled as well rather than fried. We also believe that using fresh fruits and vegetables is a key factor to making our lunch program successful. Toppings such as tomato sauces will be hand made, and pasta is no longer refined, we are switching to whole wheat.
There are tremendous benefits that our program gives to the school. After eating greasy and oily foods every day, the students are becoming less energetic, and a lot hungrier for more of these foods that are killing their bodies. Our food program, combined with some exercise, could help some of the students get back into shape, or reach the weight they want. It is also going to help prevent obesity, which is especially important because our generation of children is getting so unhealthy that we might not outlive our parents.
Not only is our program one of the least expensive, but it is also the best combination of health and taste. There are foods that all students would enjoy, and we incorporate all cultures such and Japanese, Mexican, and obviously American. The foods are delicious, the calories are low, and there is little to no fat in all the meals. The Wu-Tang lunch program is the way to go.
Thank You
Sincerely,
The Wu-Tang Clan
Week1- Matt Stevens
Week2- Carolyn Ashton
Week3- Richie Bhuyan
Week4- Janee Perry
Drink- Asst. fruit juices and low fat milk
Grilled chicken
Whole grain bread
Assorted veggies
Drink- Asst. fruit juices and low fat milk
Pancakes with syrup
Hash brown
Mixed chocolate covered nuts
Drink- Asst. fruit juices and low fat milk
Deli turkey/ham
Whole grain bread
Assorted veggies
Strawberry cup
Drink- Asst. fruit juices and low fat milk
1cup vegetarian chili
I piece of sliced Italian bread
Peaches cup
Drink- Asst. fruit juices and low fat milk
Vegetable soup with crackers
Whole grain bread
Cut green beans and broccoli bits
Ham and Cheese Pita, baked potato chips and apple juice
Mozzarella and tomato sandwiches and mixed fruit bowl grape juice
Pita chips with humus dip and side caesar salad apple juice
Mini corn dogs and baked beans grape juice
Vegetable soup and garlic bread apple juice
Grilled chicken with lemon juice: Side Dish of Brown rice 100% Orange Juice
Grilled Salmon Wrap Side of Mini Fruit Salad 100% Apple Juice
Sushi with wasabi and/or soy sauce Miso soup made with tofu and spinach 100% Apple Juice
Whole wheat pasta and fresh tomato sauce Toasted garlic bread Skim Milk
Turkey with reduced fat gravy Side dish of Mashed Potatoes and Bread Skim Milk
· Turkey sandwich on whole grain bread · Carrot sticks · Pie choice · Tomato soup Milk choice
· Chicken and bean burrito on a whole grain tortilla · Mixed salad w/sweet vinaigrette · Brownie Bites · Milk choice
· Spaghetti · Yogurt · Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Milk choice
· Vegetable Stir-Fry · Oranges · Milk choice
Monday 1. Calories 545 2. Total fat –break down the fats 5.6g 3. Protein 22.05g 4. Sodium 752.9mg 5. Vitamin A 51% 6. Vitamin C 144.75% 7. Dietary Fiber 8.6g 8. Calcium 15% 9. Iron 31% 10. Carbohydrates-Simple and Complex
Tuesday 1. Calories 760 2. Total fat –break down the fats 25g 3. Protein 51.5g 4. Sodium 737.7mg 5. Vitamin A 45% 6. Vitamin C 118% 7. Dietary Fiber 6.2g 8. Calcium 11% 9. Iron 42% 10. Carbohydrates-Simple and Complex
Wednesday 1. Calories 691 2. Total fat –break down the fats 23.3g 3. Protein 39.2g 4. Sodium 1245.4mg 5. Vitamin A 2% 6. Vitamin C 7. Dietary Fiber 1.4g 8. Calcium 5% 9. Iron 7% 10. Carbohydrates-Simple and Complex
Thursday 1. Calories 464 2. Total fat –break down the fats 6.7g 3. Protein 21.8g 4. Sodium 644.5mg 5. Vitamin A 21% 6. Vitamin C 26% 7. Dietary Fiber 5.3g 8. Calcium 29% 9. Iron 22% 10. Carbohydrates-Simple and Complex
Friday 1. Calories 559 2. Total fat –break down the fats 6.6g 3. Protein 28.9g 4. Sodium 1605.5mg 5. Vitamin A 64% 6. Vitamin C 230% 7. Dietary Fiber 7.4g 8. Calcium 14% 9. Iron 1% 10. Carbohydrates-Simple and Complex
Matt Stevens
Day 1 Menu
Drink- Asst. fruit juices and low fat milk
Grilled chicken
Whole grain bread
Assorted veggies
Richie Bhuyan Grilled chicken with lemon juice: Side Dish of Brown rice 100% Orange Juice Calories:310 Total Fat:3g Protein:25g Sodium:360mg Vitamin A:0% Vitamin C:100% Dietary Fiber:4g Calcium:2% Iron:0% Carbohydrates:34g Grilled Salmon Wrap Side of Mini Fruit Salad 100% Apple Juice Calories:295 Total Fat:7g Protein:32g Sodium:480mg Vitamin A: 3% Vitamin C:20% Dietary Fiber:2g Calcium:3% Iron:2% Carbohydrates: 17g Sushi with wasabi and/or soy sauce Miso soup made with tofu and spinach 100% Apple Juice Calories: 210 Total Fat: 14g Protein:16g Sodium:460mg Vitamin A: 3% Vitamin C: 20% Dietary Fiber: 14g Calcium:3% Iron:2% Carbohydrates:12g Whole wheat pasta and fresh tomato sauce Toasted garlic bread Skim Milk Calories:325 Total Fat:1g Protein:3g Sodium:180mg Vitamin A: 10% Vitamin C:10% Dietary Fiber:16g Calcium: 30% Iron:25% Carbohydrates:45g Turkey with reduced fat gravy Side dish of Mashed Potatoes and Bread Skim Milk Calories: 415 Total Fat:12g Protein: 14g Sodium:280mg Vitamin A:10% Vitamin C: 10% Dietary Fiber: 6g Calcium:30% Iron:25% Carbohydrates: 23g Carolyn Ashton Ham and Cheese Pita, baked potato chips and apple juice Calories 394 g Total fat – 6.5g fat 2g saturated fat Protein 280 g Sodium 855 mg Vitamin A Vitamin C Dietary Fiber 2g Calcium 4% Iron 2% Mozzarella and tomato sandwiches and mixed fruit bowl grape juice Calories 752 g Total fat – 26g Saturated 9g Protein 22.75 g Sodium 725.6 mg Vitamin A 21.5 Vitamin C 72.5 Dietary Fiber 3.77 g Calcium 6.5 Iron 4.5 Pita chips with humus dip and side caesar salad apple juice Calories 60g Total fat – 3.38 g Protein 1.8 g Sodium 604.25 g Mini corn dogs and baked beans grape juice Calories 450 g Total fat – 6.4 g Saturated 2 g Protein 16 g Sodium 193 mg Vitamin A 4% Vitamin C 13% Dietary Fiber 10.1 g Calcium 14% Iron 46% Vegetable soup and garlic bread apple juice Calories 584 g Total fat – 22 g Saturated 5 g Protein 13 g Sodium 1230 mg Dietary Fiber 1 g
We believe that the school lunches being served currently are killing the health of our young students. If they cannot develop healthy eating habits here, than where can they? Ask yourselves, is processed junk really benefiting our students? The Wu-Tang lunch program keeps full flavored meals, at a decent price, and much healthier than the meals previously served here. The foods already served are extremely high in fat and sodium, two factors that can lead to obesity. If we change to this diet plan than kids can stay healthy and satisfied with their meals.
The budget for meals would remain at an even 3 dollars per entre. The foods are being replaced with fresher ones, with reduced fat. All meats will be grilled as well rather than fried. We also believe that using fresh fruits and vegetables is a key factor to making our lunch program successful. Toppings such as tomato sauces will be hand made, and pasta is no longer refined, we are switching to whole wheat.
There are tremendous benefits that our program gives to the school. After eating greasy and oily foods every day, the students are becoming less energetic, and a lot hungrier for more of these foods that are killing their bodies. Our food program, combined with some exercise, could help some of the students get back into shape, or reach the weight they want. It is also going to help prevent obesity, which is especially important because our generation of children is getting so unhealthy that we might not outlive our parents.
Not only is our program one of the least expensive, but it is also the best combination of health and taste. There are foods that all students would enjoy, and we incorporate all cultures such and Japanese, Mexican, and obviously American. The foods are delicious, the calories are low, and there is little to no fat in all the meals. The Wu-Tang lunch program is the way to go.
Thank You
Sincerely,
The Wu-Tang Clan
Week1- Matt Stevens
Week2- Carolyn Ashton
Week3- Richie Bhuyan
Week4- Janee Perry
Grilled chicken
Whole grain bread
Assorted veggies
Pancakes with syrup
Hash brown
Mixed chocolate covered nuts
Deli turkey/ham
Whole grain bread
Assorted veggies
Strawberry cup
1cup vegetarian chili
I piece of sliced Italian bread
Peaches cup
Vegetable soup with crackers
Whole grain bread
Cut green beans and broccoli bits
Side Dish of Brown rice
100% Orange Juice
Side of Mini Fruit Salad
100% Apple Juice
Miso soup made with tofu and spinach
100% Apple Juice
Toasted garlic bread
Skim Milk
Side dish of Mashed Potatoes and Bread
Skim Milk
· Snap peas
· Fresh grapes
· Minestrone soup
· Milk choice
· Carrot sticks
· Pie choice
· Tomato soup
Milk choice
· Mixed salad w/sweet vinaigrette
· Brownie Bites
· Milk choice
· Yogurt
· Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Milk choice
· Oranges
· Milk choice
1. Calories 545
2. Total fat –break down the fats 5.6g
3. Protein 22.05g
4. Sodium 752.9mg
5. Vitamin A 51%
6. Vitamin C 144.75%
7. Dietary Fiber 8.6g
8. Calcium 15%
9. Iron 31%
10. Carbohydrates-Simple and Complex
1. Calories 760
2. Total fat –break down the fats 25g
3. Protein 51.5g
4. Sodium 737.7mg
5. Vitamin A 45%
6. Vitamin C 118%
7. Dietary Fiber 6.2g
8. Calcium 11%
9. Iron 42%
10. Carbohydrates-Simple and Complex
1. Calories 691
2. Total fat –break down the fats 23.3g
3. Protein 39.2g
4. Sodium 1245.4mg
5. Vitamin A 2%
6. Vitamin C
7. Dietary Fiber 1.4g
8. Calcium 5%
9. Iron 7%
10. Carbohydrates-Simple and Complex
1. Calories 464
2. Total fat –break down the fats 6.7g
3. Protein 21.8g
4. Sodium 644.5mg
5. Vitamin A 21%
6. Vitamin C 26%
7. Dietary Fiber 5.3g
8. Calcium 29%
9. Iron 22%
10. Carbohydrates-Simple and Complex
1. Calories 559
2. Total fat –break down the fats 6.6g
3. Protein 28.9g
4. Sodium 1605.5mg
5. Vitamin A 64%
6. Vitamin C 230%
7. Dietary Fiber 7.4g
8. Calcium 14%
9. Iron 1%
10. Carbohydrates-Simple and Complex
Matt Stevens
Day 1 Menu
Drink- Asst. fruit juices and low fat milk
Grilled chicken
Whole grain bread
Assorted veggies
Calories: 245: Total fat: 22%: Protein: 30g: Sodium: 10%: Vitamin A: 33: Vitamin C: 21: Dietary Fiber: 44: Calcium: 31
Day 2 Menu
Drink- Asst. fruit juices and low fat milk
Pancakes with syrup
Hash brown
Mixed chocolate covered nuts
Calories: 322: Total fat: 31: Protein: 20: Sodium: 12: Vitamin A: 11: Vitamin C: 21: Dietary Fiber: 14: Calcium: 22
Day 3 Menu
Drink- Asst. fruit juices and low fat milk
Deli turkey/ham
Whole grain bread
Assorted veggies
Strawberry cup
Calories: 241: Total fat: 12: Protein: 22: Sodium: 10: Vitamin A: 12: Vitamin C: 11
Dietary Fiber: 32: Calcium: 22
Day 4 Menu Vegetarian Day!!
Drink- Asst. fruit juices and low fat milk
1cup vegetarian chili
I piece of sliced Italian bread
Peaches cup
Calories: 190: Total fat: 7: Protein: 24: Sodium: 4: Vitamin A: 33: Vitamin C: 21
Dietary Fiber: 46: Calcium: 34
Day 5 Menu
Drink- Asst. fruit juices and low fat milk
Vegetable soup with crackers
Whole grain bread
Cut green beans and broccoli bits
Calories: 201: Total fat: 29: Protein: 48: Sodium: 30: Vitamin A: 14: Vitamin C: 11
Dietary Fiber: 19: Calcium: 32
Richie Bhuyan
Grilled chicken with lemon juice:
Side Dish of Brown rice
100% Orange Juice
Calories:310 Total Fat:3g Protein:25g Sodium:360mg Vitamin A:0% Vitamin C:100% Dietary Fiber:4g Calcium:2% Iron:0% Carbohydrates:34g
Grilled Salmon Wrap
Side of Mini Fruit Salad
100% Apple Juice
Calories:295 Total Fat:7g Protein:32g Sodium:480mg Vitamin A: 3% Vitamin C:20% Dietary Fiber:2g Calcium:3% Iron:2% Carbohydrates: 17g
Sushi with wasabi and/or soy sauce
Miso soup made with tofu and spinach
100% Apple Juice
Calories: 210 Total Fat: 14g Protein:16g Sodium:460mg Vitamin A: 3% Vitamin C: 20% Dietary Fiber: 14g Calcium:3% Iron:2% Carbohydrates:12g
Whole wheat pasta and fresh tomato sauce
Toasted garlic bread
Skim Milk
Calories:325 Total Fat:1g Protein:3g Sodium:180mg Vitamin A: 10% Vitamin C:10% Dietary Fiber:16g Calcium: 30% Iron:25% Carbohydrates:45g
Turkey with reduced fat gravy
Side dish of Mashed Potatoes and Bread
Skim Milk
Calories: 415 Total Fat:12g Protein: 14g Sodium:280mg Vitamin A:10% Vitamin C: 10% Dietary Fiber: 6g Calcium:30% Iron:25% Carbohydrates: 23g
Carolyn Ashton
Ham and Cheese Pita, baked potato chips and apple juice
Calories 394 g
Total fat –
6.5g fat
2g saturated fat
Protein 280 g
Sodium 855 mg
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Dietary Fiber 2g
Calcium 4%
Iron 2%
Mozzarella and tomato sandwiches and mixed fruit bowl grape juice
Calories 752 g
Total fat – 26g
Saturated 9g
Protein 22.75 g
Sodium 725.6 mg
Vitamin A 21.5
Vitamin C 72.5
Dietary Fiber 3.77 g
Calcium 6.5
Iron 4.5
Pita chips with humus dip and side caesar salad apple juice
Calories 60g
Total fat – 3.38 g
Protein 1.8 g
Sodium 604.25 g
Mini corn dogs and baked beans grape juice
Calories 450 g
Total fat – 6.4 g
Saturated 2 g
Protein 16 g
Sodium 193 mg
Vitamin A 4%
Vitamin C 13%
Dietary Fiber 10.1 g
Calcium 14%
Iron 46%
Vegetable soup and garlic bread apple juice
Calories 584 g
Total fat – 22 g
Saturated 5 g
Protein 13 g
Sodium 1230 mg
Dietary Fiber 1 g